Wait Lists:
When all openings have been filled, applicants’ names are placed on separate waiting lists for boys and girls. Although your credit card information will be collected (in anticipation of a future deposit) there is no fee to be on the Wait List.
Some common waiting list questions…
How often do you get cancellations?
Some years we get a lot of cancellations, other years none. The cancellations are random and happen for a variety of reasons- an injury, change in a family’s schedule, etc. We get cancellations anytime. They may happen two months out, or even two days before camp starts.
What are my chances of getting in?
Unfortunately, this is impossible for us to predict. Generally speaking, it’s not necessarily how far down the list you are that determines your chances of getting in, but rather how long you can wait it out. The longer your child can remain on the wait list, the better his/her chances of getting in. When we get a late cancellation, we often find that parents have moved forward with other plans for their kids. At that point, we start working our way down the wait list to find the one child who is still available. That being said, if there is another camp that your child would like to attend, and there is a time crunch to sign up for that camp, then we suggest that you go ahead with those alternate plans, just to be safe.
When do you typically see movement on the Wait Lists?
There is generally a lot of movement on the Wait Lists in the first two weeks following registration. Some families realize they signed up for the wrong camp. Other kids cancel when they find out their buddy didn’t get in.
How will I be notified if a spot becomes available for my child?
If a spot becomes available for your child, you will be notified immediately via email (and often a follow-up call). At that point, you will have 48 hours to decide if you would like to take the available opening. If we don’t hear back from you within the 24 hour time period, we’ll assume you’re no longer interested and move on to the next family.
How can I find out my child’s position on the Wait List?
Contact Katie Keough to check the status of your child on the wait list. Katie Keough at Gould Academy
207-824-7769
